First woman indicted for murder in thirty years in county
The county grand jury indicted Mrs. Barbara Roscanna of Plymouth for allegedly murdering her infant daughter whose body was found in a pond near the house. She admitted throwing the body in the pond but claimed the child died naturally and she could not afford burial costs.
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Grand Jury Secrets Revealed by Eavesdropper
A grand jury secrecy breach is blamed on an eavesdropper who hid in a closet near the jury room. Judge Lynch warned jurors about leaks in his latest charge, and an arrest is expected as investigations continue.
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Balloon fire proves perilous at Alten Groboy school
German artillery tests against a captive balloon at the Alten Groboy school of instruction climbed to 300 meters and opened fire from about 4,800 meters. Seventeen shots in, the balloon’s envelope tore and gas ignited, causing the car to plunge to the ground after 60 planned rounds.
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London United Service Gazette
Pigtail Party At A West Artist Studio
A Philadelphia Record item describes a novelty pigtail supper hosted by a western artist. Guests learned tails of pigs were the main dish with sauerkraut sausages cheese and pretzels as accompaniments. Prices ran about 20 cents a dozen and some guests planned to request the recipe for future orders.
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Two Orioles Craft Nest From Human Hair Theft
In a village tale told to children, two orioles build a nest from white silky threads plucked by chance from Grandpa’s hair. Aunt Lucy orchestrates a hair weaving spree, supplying golden locks and black hair for the nest. The clever birds finish the nest and Aunt Lucy preserves it as a treasured memento.
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